Medical Lab Scientist / Generalist

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory seeks an experienced, certified Medical Lab Scientist II / Medical Technologist II with a Core Lab background. The laboratory’s mission is to provide high-quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services that enhance patient health. The Medical Lab Scientist II operates laboratory equipment, performs complex tests, interprets results, and follows quality-control procedures to support accurate diagnoses. The role analyzes blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help detect, diagnose, and treat disease. The position is autonomous in day-to-day work and may take on advanced technical responsibilities, assist with procedure and assay validation, and contribute to quality-improvement work. It also interacts with healthcare professionals and may educate staff and students. This position is onsite 100% of the time. The stated schedule is 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. Travel is listed as none.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical, or biological science; other bachelor’s degrees may qualify if the accredited-school science and math coursework meets certifying-agency requirements.
A bachelor’s degree may be waived for a medical technologist certified by ASCP BOC before its bachelor’s-degree requirement, or for an HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services.
At least 18 months of experience.
Certification from one of the following: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), or MT (AAB); generalist or categorical certification where applicable.
Promotion criteria review and approval required.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory instruments and common and complex diagnostic tests.
Solid understanding of laboratory safety, quality control, and regulatory standards.
Ability to manage complex tasks, perform specialized tests, process complex samples, and identify abnormalities.
Ability to work autonomously and independently handle complicated cases.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.
Core Lab background.
May serve as a key operator with additional responsibility and training on a particular analyzer or instrument.

Responsibilities

Analyze blood, urine, spinal fluid, tissue, and other specimens for pathogens, abnormal cells, chemical abnormalities, and disease markers.
Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests and process complex samples.
Operate sophisticated laboratory instruments, including automated analyzers and microscopes.
Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
Run routine controls, monitor testing accuracy and precision, and validate results.
Review test findings for validity, compare results with previous results and other laboratory data, and communicate results to physicians and other appropriate individuals.
Identify critical values and report them according to standard operating procedures.
Document corrective actions for out-of-range test values and maintain complete records of patient information, equipment, and test results.
Refer abnormal or unexpected results to appropriate individuals.
Work in laboratory areas such as blood banking, hematology, immunology, microbiology, chemistry, and molecular diagnostics as applicable.
Assist with writing, reviewing, and revising procedures and with assay and instrument validation.
Provide input on procedure improvements and operational changes; participate in quality-improvement projects as applicable.
Educate staff and students by demonstrating procedures, supporting orientation and continuing education, and providing guidance to lower-level technologists and students.
May teach medical laboratory science techniques or theory and develop teaching plans, student assessment tools, and written examinations.